Cocktails pairings for Spanish Tortilla

Aperitivo & low-ABV

Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice. Sunset orange — Italian summer.

Why it works with Spanish Tortilla

Sherry-like sippers, dry acid, and orange-bitter notes mirror the saffron-citrus-paprika of the Spanish table.

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Shaken sours

White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The simplest, brightest sour ever invented.

Why it works with Spanish Tortilla

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works with Spanish Tortilla

Sherry-like sippers, dry acid, and orange-bitter notes mirror the saffron-citrus-paprika of the Spanish table.

Shaken sours

Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec. Salt rim optional but recommended.

Why it works with Spanish Tortilla

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Why it works with Spanish Tortilla

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Vodka & gin

Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.

Highball & long drinks

Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.

Why it works with Spanish Tortilla

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.